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OBJECTIVES: To examine the predictors of parent-child bonding and parenting satisfaction using structural equation models at three time points across the perinatal period: (1) during pregnancy at >24 gestational weeks, (2) one month postpartum, and (3) three months postpartum. METHODS: This longitudinal exploratory qu…

INTRODUCTION: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting hair follicles, causing recurrent abscesses and nodules in intertriginous regions. The International HS Severity Score System (IHS4) is widely used to assess HS severity by counting inflammatory nodules, abscesses, and draining…

This study delves into the assessment of the quality of social exchange relationships in the workplace, specifically focusing on leader-member exchange (LMX) and team-member exchange (TMX), to forecast employee Total Quality Management (TQM) involvement within the hospitality industry. Employing Structural Equation Mod…

OBJECTIVE: The trajectory of cognitive decline in patients with late-onset Alzheimer's disease varies widely. Genetic variations in CLU, PICALM, and CR1 are associated with Alzheimer's disease, but it is unknown whether they exert their effects by altering cognitive trajectory in elderly individuals at risk for the dis…

The recent extension of genetic tools to the domestic cat, together with the serendipitous consequences of selective breeding, have been essential to the study of the genetic diseases that affect them. Cats are increasingly presented for veterinary surveillance and share many of human's heritable diseases, allowing the…

Human factors are critical to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in construction enterprises. However, comprehensive industry-wide recognition remains challenging, underscoring the need for Human Factors Engineering (HFE) research. This study develops an optimized HFE evaluation model based on fundamental HFE princip…

This qualitative study explores nurses' perspectives on consultations in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim is to discover whether and how nurses support patient participation and how they talk about it. The data consist of transcribed interviews with ten nurses working in cardiac care at four Swedish h…

Recent research has shown the effectiveness of computerized therapy in the treatment of anomia in patients with aphasia. Multisensory stimulation, the use of various types of aids for lexical access, and immediate feedback favor this type of therapy. In the present study, the Computer-assisted Anomia Rehabilitation Pro…

As family communication is significantly related to individuals' health decision-making, it is crucial to tap into the power of this relationship for public health initiatives. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a ripe context in which to explore whether vaccination messaging could be tailored in such a way as to target sp…

This study aimed to reveal how the recent COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of children with disabilities receiving child developmental support and after-school day services. A survey questionnaire was sent to 1,003 facility managers, and 276 (27.5%) responded. After excluding invalid responses, 239 valid re…

BACKGROUND: As nations, businesses, and individuals rely on the Internet for everyday use, so are cybercriminals manipulating systems to access information illegally and disrupting services for financial gain. The global cost of cybercrime eclipsed one trillion US Dollars in 2020, with Africa losing US $3.5 billion. M…

Retinal haemorrhage stands as an early indicator of diabetic retinopathy, necessitating accurate detection for timely diagnosis. Addressing this need, this study proposes an enhanced machine-based diagnostic test for diabetic retinopathy through an updated UNet framework, adept at scrutinizing fundus images for signs o…

AIM: Repeated occupational exposure and increased stress and fatigue levels contribute to a high risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection among frontline nurses. This study aimed to explore the relationships among teamwork, work environment and resources, work-life balance, stress perception and burnout am…

OBJECTIVES: Home care that maintains continuity of health care services after cardiac surgery is considered a complementary component of clinical care. We estimated that effective home care given with a multidisciplinary approach would contribute to decreasing symptoms and readmissions to the hospital after cardiac sur…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Parents' well-being may be challenged by the neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs) of their children. This study explored general self-efficacy (personal resource) and normalization (coping strategy) and their possible association with mothers' well-being (satisfaction with life/SWL, positive affect,…

AIMS: The aim of the present study was to explore: (1) the feasibility of using color and pain drawing to describe pain; (2) the cultural appropriateness of pain body diagram (PBD); and (3) the cultural meaning of colors used in pain expression within one cultural group-the Hmong residing in the United States. DESIGN:…

The present qualitative research explores the factors that have influenced the use of urban green spaces (UGS) in Mexico City during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of their usage on residents' well-being. This study was conducted using a combination of solicited audio and written diaries, photography, and i…

The scope of this study is to present an integrative review of the prevalence of the use of phytotherapy during pregnancy. A review of the topic was made by research in the Scielo, Medline and Science Direct databases using the following key words: "herbs and pregnancy," "plant and gestation," with their respective ter…

PURPOSE: This study's purpose was to evaluate the remineralization of primary enamel using GC Tooth Mousse, Clinpro Tooth Crème, SHY-NM, and Pronamel by employing microhardness testing and quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) values. METHODS: An in vitro study was performed with 100 intact primary anteri…

PURPOSE: Childhood cancer survivors worry about many issues related to their cancer history. As they grow older, additional issues may emerge. This study of a sample of Korean young adults aims to understand childhood cancer survivors' worries. METHOD: A purposeful sample of 28 childhood cancer survivors was recruited…